Introduction: The topic which I will be exploring is Children Fitness through Aerobic Training and Fun Activities. With the nationwide epidemic of obesity among our children, parents and educators must play an active role in their children’s fitness level. I hope the information presented in this document will provide physical education teachers, as well as parents, with important research which will facilitate more children becoming physically fit for life. Key Terms:
Children Fitness, Running, Physical Education, and Fitness Tips for children.
Search Strategies: I initially decided to use Lycos and Alta Vista, which are two search engines that are new to me. Finally, I accessed the popular search engines of Yahoo and Google.
Resources: Children’s Aerobic Training: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/0830.htm
This website discusses the advantages and disadvantages of endurance training among pre-pubescent children.
Pathfinder Title: Children Fitness
Introduction:
The topic which I will be exploring is Children Fitness through Aerobic Training and Fun Activities. With the nationwide epidemic of obesity among our children, parents and educators must play an active role in their children’s fitness level. I hope the information presented in this document will provide physical education teachers, as well as parents, with important research which will facilitate more children becoming physically fit for life.
Key Terms:
Children Fitness, Running, Physical Education, and Fitness Tips for children.
Search Strategies:
I initially decided to use Lycos and Alta Vista, which are two search engines that are new to me. Finally, I accessed the popular search engines of Yahoo and Google.
Resources:
Children’s Aerobic Training:
http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/0830.htm
This website discusses the advantages and disadvantages of endurance training among pre-pubescent children.
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/scni4a3.htm
This website discusses the lung capacity of young athletes in comparison to adults.
http://www.timeforfitness.com/exercise/children.htm
This is a great article for parents and physical education teachers; this article provides tips and suggestions to children’s fitness.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/back-to-school-fitness-ti.shtml
This article provides tips for parents to facilitate good health and fitness with their children.
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/kids/a/031904a.htm
This website provides ideas and tips for getting children of different age groups in shape
http://familyfitness.about.com/od/motivation/tp/exercise_with_children.htm
This website provides parents with five ways of exercising with their children. It also lists other valuable links to further improve their child’s health through fitness training.
http://completerunning.com/archives/category/childrens-running/
This website provides information, links and testimonies of children and adults who use running as a way to get and stay fit.
http://children.webmd.com/childrens-health-7/fit-kids?page=2
This website encourages children’s fitness through the ABC’S of getting children outside and active.
http://www.currentliving.com/categories/health/michele.batz/childrens.fitness.shtml
This website provides tips and ideas for parents when starting a fitness program for their child.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/13743-promoting-childrens-fitness/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_Articles
This website is an excellent website that should be visited by parents and teachers; it provides videos and tips on how to conduct certain exercises. It also provides ideas from successful fitness programs.
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/exerciseandfitness/Exercise_and_Fitness_for_Kids.htm
With the rise in childhood obesity it is important to provide activities that allow children to have fun while playing sports. This website provides parents and physical education teachers with links to individual and team sports.